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Manila Bulletin
Marcos, Japan PM agree on Mideast de-escalation
Talks focus on safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. | AFP, PNP ready to secure vital energy facilities.
4 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH-China ties evolving; joint gas dev't eyed
President Marcos said changes in the Philippines' relations with China are already taking place as he signaled openness to a joint gas development with Beijing despite ongoing territorial disputes.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DBM releasing P20 B to secure fuel supply
To cushion Filipinos from surging pump prices and fuel shortages caused by ongoing Middle East tensions, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of P20 billion to the Department of Energy (DOE).
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Ferry, bus firms commit not to raise fares this Holy Week
President Marcos has secured the commitment of ferry and bus operators not to increase fares this Holy Week despite rising fuel prices.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Planes may be grounded due to jet fuel shortage – PBBM
President Marcos said there is a possibility of grounding flights due to the lack of jet fuel amid limited oil supply due to the Middle East conflict.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Japan conveys regrets to China after arrest of soldier over alleged break-in at Chinese embassy
Japan said Wednesday it conveyed regrets to China after authorities confirmed they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass, a day after China protested over an alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sports legends to be honored
Seven sporting greats will be enshrined into the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame, with a special ceremony fitting for heroes set on May 20 at a venue yet to be announced.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Food crawl
Our male ancestors hunted for food while the womenfolk did the gathering and, I guess, the cooking, after Prometheus passed on to humanity his gift of fire.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast - AP sources
The U.S. military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people with knowledge of the plans.
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Failure to be at own impeachment could mean 'culpable violation of Constitution' – Luistro
AFTER VP SARA NO-SHOW
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the proposal, even as the U.S. military is preparing to call up at least 1,000 more troops to supplement some 50,000 troops already in the region.
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Heeseung speaks out for first time since ENHYPEN exit:
I feel sorry
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
SM Prime backs transit projects
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), the country’s top mall operator, is working with government agencies to leverage the prime locations of its malls for the development of transport infrastructure projects that will ease daily commuting across the Greater Manila Area.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
A touch of 'sin' this Holy Week
A tasting menu at Tandem in Makati plays with indulgence and the stories behind it
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
K-director Nam Ki Hoon brings a major star to PH
South Korean powerhouse director Nam Ki Hoon didn't just visit the Philippines — he fell in love with it.
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
D&L warns of supply shocks
D&L Industries Inc., the Philippines’ largest producer of specialty plastics and oleochemicals, warned that the conflict in Iran could disrupt global supply chains for months, clouding the outlook for the company even after reporting a double-digit rise in annual profit.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
La Salle now 9-0
De La Salle University overcame a second-set stumble before frustrating University of Santo Tomas, 25-12, 18-25, 25-23, 25-14, for its ninth consecutive win in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday, March 25.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Rie Miyake: A woman leads Honda Cars PH
'I never do things because I am female or even think about that.'
5 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Fintechs drop OTPs ahead of deadline
Around 40 financial technology (fintech) companies are now phasing out onetime passwords (OTPs) in their security systems, as the financial industry races to meet the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) midyear deadline for adopting more advanced anti-fraud systems.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Hydro boosts First Gen profit
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. posted a three-percent improvement in recurring income last year but suffered a net loss of P87.9 billion due to losses related to the shutdown of its petrochemical business.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Chat groups: Social networks that sustain friendship
Chat groups have become indispensable: as morning companions, crisis responders, and evening confidants rolled into one.
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Helping shape what’s next: At the front seat of the Philippine Retail Electricity Market
Leading the frontline sales and customer management for one of the country’s largest retail electricity suppliers (RES) while also being a wife and mother, I’ve often heard the word “superpowered” used to describe women like me—those expected to balance multiple roles and keep everything running smoothly.
3 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Iranian military mocks Trump's claim of US-Iran negotiations
An Iranian military spokesperson mocked U.S. attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, raising questions about whether a 15-point plan proposed by Washington has a chance to succeed.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Action against corruption top reason for trust in Marcos – Pulse Asia
Filipinos mainly cited anti-corruption efforts for trusting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while reasons for trusting Vice President Sara Duterte were divided, with her pro-poor stance and leadership among those cited, according to a Pulse Asia survey released on Wednesday, March 25.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Asian track tilt draws 600 cyclists
The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track and Para Track Championships got off to a rousing start on Wednesday, March 25, at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome with close to 600 cyclists from 16 countries in full harness to earn titles as continental champions.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
JG Summit hit by petrochem loss
G Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS), the flagship of the Gokongwei Group, posted a three-percent improvement in recurring income last year but suffered a net loss of P87.9 billion due to losses related to the shutdown of its petrochemical business.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Translate state of emergency into economic sustainability
The declaration of a state of national energy emergency, precipitated by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, underscores the Philippines' vulnerability to external shocks.
2 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
DBM releasing P20 B to secure fuel supply»
“The move comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted global oil production and distribution, posing serious risks to domestic fuel supply and the continuity of essential services,” the DBM said in a statement on Wednesday, March 25.
1 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
10 young people and Journalism
Today, I tell the stories of 10 young journalists I have known since they stepped out of college and into the demanding world of journalism.
4 min |
March 26, 2026
Manila Bulletin
The weekend war
President Trump declared the US-Iran war would be brief, but a month in, no end is in sight.
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